A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5500234 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 24984417 epoch_slot_no: 187617 block_no: 5500057 slot_leader_id: 4746508 size: 4978 time: 2021-03-24 01:51:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe980a6773239b5d1e01e5942513ee19f848ab7afc1d8af77f81f6416753573e6Block Operator
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